λαμπρός

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From λάμπω (lámpō, to shine) + -ρός (-rós).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

λᾰμπρός • (lamprós) m (feminine λᾰμπρᾱ́, neuter λᾰμπρόν); first/second declension (Attic, Koine)

  1. bright, radiant, brilliant
  2. of a bright bluish white or silvery color
  3. (of water or air) clear, limpid, transparent
  4. (of sound) clear, distinct
  5. (figuratively) clear, evident
  6. (figuratively) decisive
  7. (figuratively, of wind, actions, etc.) vigorous, keen, fierce
  8. splendid in appearance, magnificent
  9. (of people, cities, actions, etc.) famed, illustrious, renowned
  10. (of people) noble, munificent
  11. (of people) bright, joyous

Inflection

Descendants

  • Greek: λαμπρός (lamprós)

Further reading

Greek

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek λαμπρός (lamprós).

Adjective

λαμπρός • (lamprós) m

  1. bright, illuminated, light, luminous, lambent

Declension

Synonyms

  • απόλαμπρα (apólampra, after Easter, adverb)
  • λαμπρά (lamprá, brilliant, adverb)
  • Λαμπρή f (Lamprí, Easter)
  • Λαμπρινή (Lampriní)
  • Λάμπρος (Lámpros)
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